Author: Shaun Williams

The news about Tesla seems endless, this time Mario Zelaya, owner of the 2013 Tesla Model S said he was locked out of his vehicle after the battery died due to a suspected design flaw. He couldn’t even get into the car to access an ownership document. Zelaya said in a TikTok video that he had to pay around US$105,472 when he bought the car. Now, however, he claims that a design flaw in the 2013-2014 Model S resulted in the HVAC condenser dripping onto the battery which eventually caused rust and eventually damaged the battery. Tesla refused to pay…

Renault recently leaked a new show car that is planned to be made in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Renault 5 model. Based on the iconic Renault 5 Turbo model, the show car is rumored to carry a full-electric powertrain and draw design inspiration from the video game aesthetic of the 1980s. With a fairly unique shape, accompanied by pixelated light fixtures, this show car looks like a futuristic cyberpunk style. From the leaked images, the show car seems to carry a lot of motorsport influence with its distinctive wide-body fenders, a large rear wing, and what appear…

Four companies namely Vinci Airports, Galp, CaetanoBus and Mitsui have agreed to evaluate the feasibility of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from airports in Portugal, by replacing traditional combustion engine buses and airport operating vehicles, with environmentally friendly hydrogen-powered fleets. The study will evaluate the most appropriate location from various aspects of airport operations, including the type and number of vehicles to be considered, production strategy, hydrogen distribution, alternative equipment suppliers, fleet replacement and regulatory requirements, and the most profitable business model. Each partner will have complementary responsibilities to study and evaluate the project best suited to their business activities and…

The Giga Shanghai production capacity building project has been completed and Tesla will test it in the span of 19 Spetember to 30 November, according to the local government report through their official page. The optimization project began on December 21, 2021, with a RMB investment value of 1.2 billion, including environmental investment of RMB of 85 million, or 7.08 percent. This project is an expansion of existing Tesla factory with the main focus on increasing production speed, according to the document. Optimization of the production facility includes the expansion of the press section, body workshop, paint workshop, final assembly…

Nikola has just launched an European version of TRE truck at the IAA transportation event in Hanover, Germany. Tre comes in the form of an electric vehicle for a battery (BEV) and an electric vehicle for fuel cells (FCEV). The battery vehicle version is referred to as Tre European 4 × 2 Artic with nine battery packages that can store total energy up to 738 kWh. Nikola Tre European 4 × 2 Artic comes with a range of up to 530 km (329 miles) with filling up to 80 percent takes 100 minutes. This electricity structure comes with 480 kW…

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation brings the new generation of Fuso eCanter to Europe at the IAA Transport 2022 event in Hannover, Germany which will be held this Monday (19/9/2022). The new Fuse eCanter appearance is the second appearance after it was previously released globally in Japan on September 7, 2022. There is no change between the Fuso eCanter presented in Japan and the one brought to Europe. The Fuso eCanter has a 41 kWh battery. Interestingly, the battery has a modular system that can be adjusted according to consumer needs. “The new generation of eCanter has a new…

Tesla recently succeeded in setting a new milestone, which was to produce its 10,000th Model Y SUV. This achievement was inscribed by a manufacturing plant located in the Texas Gigafactory. This production milestone might be good news for customers looking to buy the Cybertruck next year. Tesla plans to build a Cybertruck in Texas. The company was originally expected to start production in 2021, but later delayed the Cybertruck until 2022 and then 2023. According to a number of reports, one of the reasons why Tesla’s next-generation electric car hasn’t hit the road yet is because of the problem with…

DHL Express launched a pilot project for a hydrogen fuel cell long-haul truck in China. This project aims to verify the performance of hydrogen fuel technology in heavy-duty trucks in actual use, and gather practical experience to promote the application of hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks in logistics. The trials will last for 4 weeks and will be carried out using hydrogen fuel trucks with an operating range of 350 km. The test will travel from DHL’s North Asia Hub at Pudong Airport and DHL’s Shanghai-Jiaxing Service Center on Jingtang Road and then used for long-distance transportation of import and…

The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Convertible has been on the market since Thursday (1/8). Where, this Chinese manufacturer collaborated with fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar to promote this tiny electric car. Not only that, young Chinese actress Zhou Ye was asked to become the brand ambassador and first owner of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Convertible. In appearance, this open roof version has a more luxurious design than the standard variant. Just look at the pair of LED lights and glossy black accented grille, including the “five diamonds” logo that can light up. The main menu on this electric car is…

Tesla has released some new images of its electric truck called the Tesla Semi. Where, this change is focused on exterior and interior design. Previously, the Tesla Semi concept was first introduced in 2017, then in 2019 this truck was officially launched to the market. These electric trucks will revolutionize the commercial vehicle industry, by significantly reducing CO2 emissions. But over time, this electric truck seems to be a joke because the model is considered too old for future vehicles. Tesla has finally made a number of updates to its eco-friendly truck. In this latest design, the Tesla Semi still…

The Cadillac Celestiq is expected to go on sale in 2024, but Cadillac has already started testing this electric car on public roads. Images released by Cadillac recently showed what this electric car really looks like. Cadillac seems to give an idea of ​​​​the production-ready form of this car in a unique camouflage pattern. Although the final design of the Celestiq is not yet known, the prototype Celestiq that Cadillac showed recently looks the same as the Celestiq concept that was shown last July. The front, silhouette, and rear look more or less the same as the concept shown last…

In the midst of an era of intensified electric-powered vehicles and minimal pollution, various automotive manufacturers are competing to launch electric car variants. One of them is a manufacturer from the United States, namely Ford. However, this project seems to make anyone who sees it stunned. How not, recently Ford made a van type car wrapped with a sporty body design plus performance that is not kidding. Imagine, this Ford Pro Electric Supervan 4 comes with an electric motor that is written capable of spewing power up to 2000HP with 1,328 NM of torque. The crazy performance is powered by…

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is targeting the installation of 1,300 electric vehicle chargers by the end of this year. With this target, LAX will become the airport with the largest electric vehicle charging facility in the US. Additionally, if the target is hit, it will be one of the most widespread EV charging ports in the United States when completed, local media reported. To date, 832 electric vehicle chargers are in operation, offering both AC and DC power. PowerFlex was appointed as contractor to install an electric vehicle charging station at LAX. The 600 charging points will be in…

Audi is still not done with its self-driving concept EV. Audi recently revealed that its fourth Sphere concept is the Activesphere. “This Audi activesphere concept is the name of the fourth model in the concept car family that Audi has introduced since August 2021,” the company wrote on its website, quoted Monday, August 22. According to the information shared, this car not only has electric drive, but is also designed to be able to drive automatically or self-driving. Unlike before, the company claims that this fourth EV will have a completely new design, especially in the interior. “Audi’s scope concept…

Hyundai is expected to accelerate the construction of EV and battery factories in the United States. Not without reason, the new regulations made by the US regarding taxes make the manufacturer must take steps. Hyundai previously stated in May 2022 that it will start construction of a new facility in Georgia in early 2023, and start commercial production in the first lung of 2025 with a capacity of 300,000 units annually. However, as a report from Yonhap quoted from the Autoblog page, Hyundai is considering starting construction at the end of this year, and starting commercialization production in the second…

US automaker Ford said it would cut a total of 3,000 full-time and contract workers, mostly in North America and India, as it restructures its electric vehicle sector to catch up with Tesla. Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley has been saying for months that he believes the Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker has too many workers. They are considered not to have sufficient skills to switch to the electric vehicle sector and digital services. “We’re eliminating jobs, and reorganizing and simplifying business-wide functions. You’ll hear more specifics from your business area leaders later this week,” wrote Farley and Ford Chairman Bill Ford…

Culture is one thing that is quite difficult to change. American Automotive has a culture about muscle cars that is quite entrenched. The gigantic capacity V8 engines are proffered to be an adrenaline generator. One manufacturer, namely Dodge is a manufacturer that is quite consistent regarding muscle cars. The Dodge Charger is one of their mainstays that exist today. Along with the development of electric cars, Dodge has a radical plan on this one muscle car label to be presented in a full electric version. At the Dodge Speed ​​Week event in Pontiac, Michigan, USA, the brand bearing the Pentastar…

The Hino Dutro Z EV electric truck uses the Hino Dutro base, equipped with a Lithium Ion battery with a capacity of 40 kWh, which will transmit power to an electric motor. Using the normal type AC charging type 1, the battery charging time is only 5 hours or the DC CHAdeMo quick charging with a full charge time in just 1 hour. When the battery is full, the Hino Dutro Z EV can cover a distance of more than 100 km. The carrying capacity is quite large, reaching 1 ton. This truck is of course environmentally friendly, no pollution,…

Electric vehicle specialist manufacturer from India, Ola Electric, is reportedly ready to launch a new electric motor. Even this manufacturer claims this latest electric motor is the most environmentally friendly of any electric motor, how come? Previously, Ola Electric had marketed the Ola S1 electric motorcycle and was quite successful in India. This is because the price is relatively cheap in India and the features are easily accessible. Bhavish Aggarwal, executive of Ola Electric, made a post on his Twitter about the launch of the new Ola electric motorcycle. The post makes the bold claim that the company will unveil…

Not long ago CFMoto released its newest electric motorcycle. Through its sub-brand, this Chinese manufacturer issued a product called Zeeho AE8. This electric motor is a further development of the prototype in 2020. CFMoto had released the Zeeho Cyber ​​some time ago. This electric motorbike has a cool design, it looks futuristic like a motorbike from the future. Although it looks futuristic, this bike doesn’t look stiff. Citing Zigwheel.com, this electric motor is equipped with a drive that is capable of producing a maximum power of 12 kW and has a maximum torque of 218 Nm. With this drive, the…